White Truck Recall 78V133000: Suspension, Rear, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, U-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle
NHTSA recall 78V133000 · announced June 12, 1978 · filed by White Motor Corporation · 25 units affected
The problem
THE U-BOLTS ON THE RIDEWELL SUSPENSION MAY LOOSEN DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SUSPENSION AND SUBSEQUENT WELD FAILURE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REWELD THE SUSPENSION ATTACHING POINTS AND RETORQUE THE U-BOLT NUTS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; U-BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.